New Chinese Ambassador calls on Defence Secretary

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New Chinese Ambassador calls on Defence Secretary

Sep 22, 202605:59 PM

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New Chinese Ambassador calls on Defence Secretary

The newly appointed Ambassador of China Wei Huaziang paid a courtesy call on the Secretary to the Ministry of Defence, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) at the Ministry of Defence today (22).

During the meeting, the Defence Secretary and the Chinese Ambassador exchanged views on matters of mutual interest, with particular focus on further strengthening the longstanding relations and defence cooperation between Sri Lanka and China.

The Defence Secretary also expressed deep appreciation for China's continued support and cooperation with Sri Lanka.

Defence Attaché of the Chinese Embassy in Colombo Senior Colonel Fu Xiao was also present at the occasion.

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